Space Debris

OneWeb satellites operate at 1,200 kilometers and would take around 2,000 years to reenter the atmosphere without intervention by Astroscale's ELSA-M service. Credit: Astroscale WASHINGTON — Japanese satellite servicing company Astroscale has selected Isar Aerospace to launch a deorbiting mission developed by its British subsidiary. Astroscale announced March 13 it…

MIAMI, FL, Mar 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - General MRO Aerospace (GMA) today announced that it has officially received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), authorizing the company to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for components on Chinese-registered aircraft. The certification marks a significant milestone…

Mayon volcano eruption captured on Feb. 26, 2026. (Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey) A new satellite image has captured a rare view of an erupting volcano, revealing its bright red lava flow as seen from space. What is it?…

Onurdongel/Getty Images With rising costs of data centers and the ongoing need for more space, power, and technology to deploy these enormous AI factories, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in 2025 that AI computers in outer space would be the lowest-cost option in five years' time, signaling a paradigm shift…

Raquel Urtasun has spent 16 years in the self-driving space , long enough to navigate every metaphorical glorious hill and plunging valley. She took the trip from the early “pipe dream” dismissals to the “we’re this close” certainty and back again. The industry is now riding a new wave of…

Fentanyl-related overdose deaths fell by nearly 30 per cent in the space of a year in the US, which could represent a significant turning point in the country's opioid addiction crisis...Read More

Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced road closures and temporary airspace restrictions ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit, which will be hosted by King Charles III. Tinubu is expected to arrive on Wednesday, March 18, alongside First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. An official reception is scheduled at Windsor…

In this episode of the SpaceNews Space Minds podcast, host David Ariosto talks with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and President of Axiom Space. They discuss the challenges — and wonders — of launching a career in an evolving space industry; a key financial sign that the space economy is maturing; and…

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas has completed more than $100 million in renovations, bringing a unique lagoon and waterfront event venue to the property, according to a release obtained by Hotel Dive.  The 522-room, ranch-inspired resort, set on 300 secluded acres just outside of San Antonio, underwent a…

Electric thruster developed by Orbion Space. WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said it has acquired Orbion Space Technology, bringing a key satellite propulsion technology inside the company as it expands production for national security space programs. The Denver-based satellite manufacturer announced the deal March 12 but did not disclose financial…